Vowel identity between note labels confuses pitch identification in non-absolute pitch possessors.

The simplest and likeliest assumption concerning the cognitive bases of absolute pitch (AP) is that at its origin there is a particularly skilled function which matches the height of the perceived pitch to the verbal label of the musical tone. Since there is no difference in sound frequency resoluti...

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Main Authors: Alfredo Brancucci, Rosanna Dipinto, Ilaria Mosesso, Luca Tommasi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2708347?pdf=render